COVID-19 PPE PRODUCTION

FUTUREFORMS PARTICIPATES IN COVID-19 PPE PRODUCTION

Futureforms is utilizing our shop, fabrication equipment and supply chain to rapidly manufacture and distribute PPE. Healthcare workers’ access to personal protective equipment (PPE) has become dangerously low in the face of increasing demands due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We are currently fabricating both laser cut and 3d-printed face shields. The laser cut version was adapted from open source files distributed by the Global Center for Medical Innovation at Georgia Tech. The 3d printed model was originally developed by 3DVerkstan in Sweden. All face shields should be used with an N95 mask. We are distributing these face shields primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area (Zuckerberg SFGH, UCSF and Laguna Honda Hospital) and will begin distribution to the East Coast and beyond next week. While we are only able to produce a few hundred face shields every week, we are excited to be a part of a global community that collectively can make a difference. We are just one of many art, design and architecture studios and schools participating in this effort - check out this recent NYT Video for more information. If you are interested in getting involved the website getusppe.org is a great place to start. In the coming weeks we plan to merge our efforts with the CCA Digital Craft Lab and the amazing folks at PPESF. If you are interested please DONATE HERE.

Thanks and be safe!
-Jason Kelly Johnson & Nataly Gattegno (Futureforms / California College of the Arts)

We welcome feedback: If you have received one of our face shields (or want one) and have questions or comments on the design, materials, or assembly please e-mail us: info@futureforms.us
Resources for the rigid frame laser cut face shields: Assembly Procedure PDF Download; Instructions for Use PDF Download (updated on 3/31/20)